Rock County, Minnesota

Rock County
Rock County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°40′N 96°15′W / 43.67°N 96.25°W / 43.67; -96.25
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMay 23, 1857 (created)
March 5, 1870 (organized)
Named afterRock outcrop on Rock River
SeatLuverne
Largest cityLuverne
Area
  Total
483 sq mi (1,250 km2)
  Land482 sq mi (1,250 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.06%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
9,704
  Estimate 
(2023)
9,551
  Density20.1/sq mi (7.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.rock.mn.us

Rock County is a county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Minnesota. According to the 2020 census, its population was 9,704. The county seat is Luverne. It is located within the Sioux Falls MSA.